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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tulare County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2025 Agricultural Crop and Livestock Report
Mandarins of nearly every variety are suffering substantial drop losses, with early suspicion pointing to weeks of cool, wet, foggy weather, though pathologists are checking for fungal disease. The commissioner is required to report losses meeting certain thresholds to the state, and industry surveys of farmers are underway.
California Hot Springs Resort revival
The historic resort's temporary campground and yurts were approved, and the county's economic development office tied the project to a budding South Valley tourism loop, new farmer's markets, and small-business opportunities from Porterville to Springville.
Nurse practitioner classifications to fight provider shortage
The county is creating new nurse practitioner job levels under AB 890 so experienced NPs can practice with less physician supervision — a response to Tulare County's ratio of roughly 2,000 patients per provider versus 1,200 statewide. Nine positions will be reclassified, with salary steps about 10% apart.